GMWS- Spotlight- The Gallery Hop

DADA Gallery Hop
If you find yourself free on the first Friday of any month in the fall, you might want to check out The Downtown Art District. Come rain or shine, you can attend the DADA First Friday Gallery Hop from 7:00-10:00PM located along 6th street, Trade street (from 5th-7th) and Liberty st. (from 5th-6th).

On Friday October 4th, 2013 I was having a beer at Single Brothers. I thought I lucked out when I found a parking on Trade st. walking distance from the bar.
6:30 I leave the bar to start enjoying the Gallery Hop when I find a crowd of cops around my car (the only car on Trade st.) I explained that I thought I lucked out with the only spot that didn't have a sign. The cop pointed to the lack of opportunities to post any such sign.
They proceeded to escort me by foot off of Trade st.
I went home for a costume change and to let some time pass so they can forget my face.  When I returned, the sun had set and the street was popping! I decided to go alone so that I could focus on the heart of the event. I don't usually venture out alone so it took some getting use to.

I passed shops, studios and galleries that had extended their hours for the event. It was great to see these galleries that at normal business hours I can't seem to make.

I will suggest that you go with people so you can discuss the things you see.

Below is a montage of some of the fun things to see and experience at the Hop.

Your last chance is NOVEMBER 1ST, 2013!